J.G. Stickley, Dirk Van Erp and Rohlfs. Welcome to Voorhees Craftsman, offering original Arts & Crafts furniture & accessories since 1985 and our own line of quality accurate replicas & fine custom furniture since 1995. We, along with other specialists in Arts & Crafts period furniture, lighting, pottery, metalware, textiles & hardware, to name a few, have been benefiting from Peter Maloney's vision of a marketplace where dealers & collectors could share their interests in the Arts & Crafts Movement.
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J.G. Stickley, Dirk Van Erp, D'Arcy Gaw and Limbert. Toward the end of the Nineteenth Century, the age of Industrialization had replaced craftsmanship with factory assembly lines mass producing Victorian style furniture. In reaction to the highly ornamental, poorly made work, arose a reform known as the Arts and Crafts Movement and, ultimately, a new "American Style" focusing on integrity of structure and simplicity of form.
We offer this testimonial to again communicate how pleased we are with our new furniture. Our meeting at the 2006 Grove Park Inn Arts and Craft Conference exposed us to the finest craftsmanship offered today. Our numerous returns to your exhibit placed you at the top of our list. The process from your explanations at the GPI through the delivery proved to be seamless with every expectation met.
Specializing in the works of Dirk Van Erp, L. &. All chairs constructed of hand selected solid 'quarter-sawn' white oak using pinned mortise and tenon construction. All backs to our Morris chairs and rockers are "steam-bent", as are the rockers to all our rocking chairs. While Gustav Stickley "steam-bent" rockers and chair backs 100 years ago due to the added strength gained, few companies steam-bend their furniture today, in order to cut the cost of production.
This is the most recent category added to our website. We have been buying Monterey furniture for almost 20 years now. We are actively seeking quality pieces for purchase. Please contact us if you have any Monterey pieces you wish to sell or if you are looking for a particular piece. Thanks for looking.
Reviews (8)
Mister D.
Oct 01, 2019
Great stuff! But someone should tell these people a LOT has changed since 1910. There are so many styles that have emerged since then and it's good to have some variety in life. I love a solid wooden chair as much as the next guy, but sometimes you just want a lazyboy and a vibrating ottoman. I heard they are only open two days a week because they don't use cars and have to walk 35 miles to and from home. Talk about commitment!
Jamie R.
Jan 11, 2018
This place is arts & crafts heaven! not only do they have a wonderful collection of antique originals from stickleys to limberts to roycrofts, but this husband/wife duo have mastered the original art form (the whole package: impeccable design, wood selection, joinery, wood finishing, upholstery, all of it!), so when you enter the store, you cannot tell the antiques from their own creations. lots of furniture makers say things like, "making tomorrow's antiques today" but you still don't love their work like you love an antique. this is not the case with the voorhees. it is not only of the same quality as the antiques so that it will be tomorrow's heirloom antiques, but it has that same antique feel from day one. i am absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship. i don't think there are many people out there doing what they do (or, even if others try, accomplishing what they do). this stuff is amazing. and the antique selection is fantastic, and they really know their history. you can tell they are scholars of arts & crafts furniture in every way. make sure you check their hours, though. they're based out of northern california and (at least right now) they are only in this pasadena showroom fridays & saturdays. i guess they are busy at their craft the rest of the week! =)
Diane Gray
Aug 25, 2017
We recently bought a 105 year old craftsman home and this is our go to place to shop. We purchased beautiful embroidered sheer panels for the windows. We found an extraordinary light fixture for the house plus several paintings. Mary Ann is great to work with and so knowledgeable. We always find something new and interesting when we shop there. Thanks to them our home is beautiful!
Erica F.
Aug 13, 2017
Larry S.
Feb 05, 2017
Mark P.
Apr 25, 2015
Our experience with Voorhees has been delightful and is always educational. We have been to the Pasadena store only twice, but came away each time with gained knowledge of Art and Crafts furniture. Steve and Mary Ann have the store divided into antique and reproduction sections (just like their excellent website). I am a bit of an A&C novice, but after an hour or more with Mary Ann, my enthusiasm and desire to learn more has escalated. Mary Ann is incredibly generous with her time in talking with us and answering my curiosities with expert explanation.
On our first visit to Steve and Mary Ann's store, among other things, my wife and I each picked out a Stickley bookcase that we favored. Instead of settling on one we bought them both and are more than happy we did. I consider this more than a good starting point to further learn about the furniture and history of Gustav Stickley and his brothers.
On our first visit to Steve and Mary Ann's store, among other things, my wife and I each picked out a Stickley bookcase that we favored. Instead of settling on one we bought them both and are more than happy we did. I consider this more than a good starting point to further learn about the furniture and history of Gustav Stickley and his brothers.
Patsy L.
Jan 14, 2013
I am a big fan of the Arts and Crafts movement. I have purchased a number of beautiful pieces from Voorhees Craftsman, including original Stickley pieces and wonderful reproductions. In my experience, the quality of their reproductions is unequalled. I can say, unequivocally, that Voorhees Craftsman has exhibited knowledge and integrity in every transaction.
I look forward to buying more from them as I have complete trust in their taste, selection, and knowledge. I would recommend them highly to the serious collector or to anyone who loves beautiful furniture.
I look forward to buying more from them as I have complete trust in their taste, selection, and knowledge. I would recommend them highly to the serious collector or to anyone who loves beautiful furniture.
Lady L.
Nov 11, 2012
